B1nounemotionssociety
US/ˈmɪz.ər.i/
UK/ˈmɪz.ər.i/
great unhappiness or suffering, often lasting a long time
In context
The long war brought misery to millions of ordinary families.
Traffic jams in the rainy season make life a misery for commuters.
Just tell me the result and put me out of my misery!
Words that go with misery
adjective + noun
- human miseryThe documentary shows the human misery caused by the floods.
- sheer miseryStanding in the rain for three hours was sheer misery.
verb + noun
- make life a miseryThe noise from the building site is making life a misery for everyone.
- cause miseryRising food prices have caused misery for poor households.
verb + preposition
- live in miseryMany stray animals live in misery on the streets.
noun + preposition
- misery ofNobody should have to face the misery of long-term unemployment.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm so misery after the breakup.Correct: I'm so miserable after the breakup.